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      If you were to request the next available appointment with your T1D healthcare provider, when do you estimate the next available appointment would be?
      Being on Medicare and required to see my Endo. every three months, my next appointment is made prior to departure from my Endo's office.
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      Wanacure likes your comment at
      If you were to request the next available appointment with your T1D healthcare provider, when do you estimate the next available appointment would be?
      If I were not on Medicare, it would be difficult to get an appointment within 3 months, even in an emergency. In an emergency, they would assign me a nurse practitioner to see. It is possible to contact them through their "portal." Whether I get a timely response depends on whether there is a reliable nurse to respond.
    • 27 minutes ago
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      If you were to request the next available appointment with your T1D healthcare provider, when do you estimate the next available appointment would be?
      When I saw my endo a year ago, I wasn't able to make an appointment 6 months later because all available appointments were fully booked. I have to see her CDE who has more availability in order to meet Medicare requirements for quarterly visits. Many, many healthcare providers in my area burned out and quit during Covid. I injured my knee badly last June and can't get a consult with an orthopedic surgeon until May due to the backlog of people needing help. I'm on crutches until then. My sports medicine doctor stopped practicing medicine last month. Our healthcare system is in crisis with no solution in sight.
    • 28 minutes ago
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      If you were to request the next available appointment with your T1D healthcare provider, when do you estimate the next available appointment would be?
      On hold or actually talking about the issue and calling back to ensure someone follow's up as everyone seems to be over their head. Honestly, it varies. It can take considerable time just to raise the visibility of an issue, then the follow up can take weeks/months and patience to resolve. Another problem is patients without the cognitive skills for follow-up. These days i doubt anyone pays attention to them.
    • 2 hours, 48 minutes ago
      Wanacure likes your comment at
      If you were to request the next available appointment with your T1D healthcare provider, when do you estimate the next available appointment would be?
      I try to make my appointment for my next appointment when I check out. The scheduler always asks maki g it easier to remember. If I was to forget there would be a wait to get back int the rotation.
    • 9 hours, 57 minutes ago
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      If you were to request the next available appointment with your T1D healthcare provider, when do you estimate the next available appointment would be?
      Before the onslaught of Type 2 Diabetes, I, as a T1D, could get an appointment almost anytime I needed one. Now, I cannot get an appointment within 3 months, which is the time within I must see rhe doctor for Medicare benefits. My doctor cancelled 2 (half ) of my sppointments last year. Caused ma a lot of problems. I live in Florida, a place where modern medicine does not seem to have reached yet.
    • 9 hours, 57 minutes ago
      Greg Felton likes your comment at
      If you were to request the next available appointment with your T1D healthcare provider, when do you estimate the next available appointment would be?
      I routinely see my Endo every three months. At the end of my appointment I schedule the next quarterly meeting date. But if I ever have to reschedule it, then it takes anywhere from two to four weeks to find a time that works for us.
    • 11 hours, 54 minutes ago
      Mike S likes your comment at
      If you were to request the next available appointment with your T1D healthcare provider, when do you estimate the next available appointment would be?
      It all depends on the urgency of my needs. I’ve gotten in the next day before, but those days may be gone! It also depends on who I see. But these days, even the PA is often booked. Of course, cancellations happen, so that can be a factor as well.
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      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      The beginning of the year is always a bit iffy when you're on Medicare. Even though I've already paid my annual deductible, my pharmacy can't see that, so I must wait until it shows up on my Medicare account before I order new insulin. I always try to have plenty of insulin on hand at the end of December so it's not an issue. The organization I get my pump equipment from has a lot they must do because of Medicare, as well, and that can get time consuming. All-in-all, I'm lucky to have the time, energy and patience to deal with it, and I know up front these time-consuming moments are to be expected. If I wasn't retired, it'd be more of an issue.
    • 23 hours, 20 minutes ago
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      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      I selected 6 hours. So far, I have spent 6 weeks trying to get a new pump. I decided to look for a new pump in mid-December as my 770G warranty expired on January 3. I wanted to go hoseless with the Omnipod and the Dexcom 6. I contacted Dexcom and they sent me to the medical distribution company ASPN, and they could do the Omnipod but only with pharmacy part D with the Dexcom 6 sensor on DME My part D pharmacy plan had Omnipod as tier 6. $155.56 co pay and $150/month. The omnypod is not available as DME. I called INSULET the mfgr of omnipod. They told me they only supply via pharmacy plan to get more T2d's to sign up. Verses 100% DME coverage, part D coverage that was a non-starter. I contacted another supply company CCSmed. They could do both Dexcom 6 and tslim x2. Ineeded a Endo visit to get the notes and Rx. I had my Endo visit on Jan 20. Still waiting for CVSmed. Been waiting for 5 weeks now. Just called CCSmed and they got the endo notes and Rx but Medicare wanted to know who paid for my 770G 4 years ago. Fortunately, that was private/company. My new pump should now ship tomorrow. Finally.
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      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      Most of the 3-4 hours is way ting on a phone
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      Wanacure likes your comment at
      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      I answered "No time," but I live in France, where we have a single provider. I receive a prescription from my doctor and go to the pharmacy monthly to have it filled. (Pump peripherals are provided by a separate supplier.) "Appeals" do not exist here since the doctor will only prescribe medicines that are reimbursed. And no, I have never needed a treatment that wasn't covered.
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      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      The resources I use in managing my glucose levels once sick is my own personal experience after living with t1d for 46 years
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      August Rossano likes your comment at
      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      Switching to Medicare has created (seemingly) endless hours and day making this transition with all things diabetes related. We’re still in the midst of making this ā€˜delightful’ change. This week we learned that Medicare covers Either CGM stuff OR glucose test strips. Thank goodness that God is sovereign over all these details. He helps me walk through these challenges without despair.
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      August Rossano likes your comment at
      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      The last 3 months have been filled with frustrating phone calls now that I switched back to traditional Medicare from a Medicare Advantage plan. I have been fighting to get strips authorized in addition to CGM- they did not authorize them because I had no proof that I had a meter!! Crazy making! I had to write an appeal letter in order to get them, but finally got it worked out. I also had some pump replacement issues, trouble getting insulin, etc.
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      August Rossano likes your comment at
      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      I answered "No time," but I live in France, where we have a single provider. I receive a prescription from my doctor and go to the pharmacy monthly to have it filled. (Pump peripherals are provided by a separate supplier.) "Appeals" do not exist here since the doctor will only prescribe medicines that are reimbursed. And no, I have never needed a treatment that wasn't covered.
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      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      Much too much time! Part of it, I know, is my own fault, for not keeping anxiety at bay when I have to sort out which plan will work best, annually. But it is something I dread, every single year. When I call to get some help understanding, the people are almost always very nice, but I have had times when the information was incorrect or not explained clearly. I usually commiserate with the person on the phone for having such an annoying system, and agreement seems to rule the day. But I never chose to make sorting out insurance management a career!
    • 1 day, 4 hours ago
      August Rossano likes your comment at
      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      I selected 6 hours. So far, I have spent 6 weeks trying to get a new pump. I decided to look for a new pump in mid-December as my 770G warranty expired on January 3. I wanted to go hoseless with the Omnipod and the Dexcom 6. I contacted Dexcom and they sent me to the medical distribution company ASPN, and they could do the Omnipod but only with pharmacy part D with the Dexcom 6 sensor on DME My part D pharmacy plan had Omnipod as tier 6. $155.56 co pay and $150/month. The omnypod is not available as DME. I called INSULET the mfgr of omnipod. They told me they only supply via pharmacy plan to get more T2d's to sign up. Verses 100% DME coverage, part D coverage that was a non-starter. I contacted another supply company CCSmed. They could do both Dexcom 6 and tslim x2. Ineeded a Endo visit to get the notes and Rx. I had my Endo visit on Jan 20. Still waiting for CVSmed. Been waiting for 5 weeks now. Just called CCSmed and they got the endo notes and Rx but Medicare wanted to know who paid for my 770G 4 years ago. Fortunately, that was private/company. My new pump should now ship tomorrow. Finally.
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      August Rossano likes your comment at
      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      The beginning of the year is always a bit iffy when you're on Medicare. Even though I've already paid my annual deductible, my pharmacy can't see that, so I must wait until it shows up on my Medicare account before I order new insulin. I always try to have plenty of insulin on hand at the end of December so it's not an issue. The organization I get my pump equipment from has a lot they must do because of Medicare, as well, and that can get time consuming. All-in-all, I'm lucky to have the time, energy and patience to deal with it, and I know up front these time-consuming moments are to be expected. If I wasn't retired, it'd be more of an issue.
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      August Rossano likes your comment at
      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      I said 8+ and the reason, as for so many others, can be summed up in a phrase: transitioning to Medicare.
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      On a scale of 1-5, how satisfied are you with your current insulin delivery method (pump, pens, syringes, inhaler, etc.)? 5 = the most satisfied, 1 = the least satisfied
      I’m a reasonably satisfied MDI user with Lantus and Fiasp. I’ve looked into getting a pump but honestly, until I find one that does everything I want, I’ll probably hold off. My wish list for a pump: 1) no tubes 2) works well with Fiasp 3) controls that allow me to stay at my target of 70-90 mg/dl all night long.
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      On a scale of 1-5, how satisfied are you with your current insulin delivery method (pump, pens, syringes, inhaler, etc.)? 5 = the most satisfied, 1 = the least satisfied
      MDI for the past 60 years and do not see any alternative that I would prefer. The needles for my pens are so thin and sharp that they are painless (a far cry from the lancets I once used). chiefly, I am glad not to have to deal with setting up a pump and. Although I love my libre, I am not good candidate for having devices affixed to me. If my insulin delivery got interrupted they way i have interrupted my cgm service, I would have been in trouble. Furthermore, I have a track record of having both mechanicall and electronic things malfunction. (Seriously, I sometimes act as a beta-tester for technology folks. Maybe I push to many buttons?)
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      On a scale of 1-5, how satisfied are you with your current insulin delivery method (pump, pens, syringes, inhaler, etc.)? 5 = the most satisfied, 1 = the least satisfied
      I've had Tandem x2 and Dexcom since September. Previously on Medtronic for around 15 years. Grew to HATE the sensors and switched before the warranty on my last Medtronic was up. So far, I absolutely LOVE the Tandem and the Dexcom. I'm disappointed, however, in the amount of waste and plastic that this pair creates. Of course there will always be plastic waste from any pumps/sensors, but the amount of non-reusable stuff for insertions is ghastly.
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      On a scale of 1-5, how satisfied are you with your current insulin delivery method (pump, pens, syringes, inhaler, etc.)? 5 = the most satisfied, 1 = the least satisfied
      Have your doctor prescribe the syringes with .5 unit increments instead of the 1 unit syringes. Not quite a .1 unit which you are hoping for, but .5 is better than 1 unit increments.
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      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      I answered "No time," but I live in France, where we have a single provider. I receive a prescription from my doctor and go to the pharmacy monthly to have it filled. (Pump peripherals are provided by a separate supplier.) "Appeals" do not exist here since the doctor will only prescribe medicines that are reimbursed. And no, I have never needed a treatment that wasn't covered.
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    In the past 7 days, how many those days did you get at least 30 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise (e.g., brisk walk, swimming, light bike riding)?

    Home > LC Polls > In the past 7 days, how many those days did you get at least 30 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise (e.g., brisk walk, swimming, light bike riding)?
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    34 Comments

    1. Molly Jones

      I almost answered zero, but I thought of how fast I walk in comparison to others and then I went grocery shopping for more than half an hour and my BG showed it.
      I remembered my mother answering a similar question of how physically active she was and hers was not at all, but I intercepted and said that she moves her furniture around the house at least quarterly plus cleaning the house more than weekly which is not a common thing for people in younger generations.

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    2. Patricia Kilwein

      I put 0, but I make myself get out and walk a grocery store aisle by aisle. Facing full knee surgery soon……

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    3. Mark Schweim

      I’m normally having to move briskly 12 hours per shift when working, but put 0 since I’ve been out of work on surgery recovery most of this month and don’t go back to work until Wednesday night. Not sure how intense my activity at work will be since I’m restricted to “LIGHT DUTY” for at least the first month back.

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    4. Ahh Life

      In younger decades I was a 7.

      But age and its sledge-hammer-certainty effects (social, economic, health) steer many people in a different direction. Being a full-time caregiver is inordinately demanding. Your time is not your own. The little free time that is afforded is usually invested in groceries, food preparation, medicine acquisition, and conversations with medical specialists.

      Exercise is a far laggard and probably performed at the level applauded in the special Olympics, rationalizing to yourself: ā•°ą¼¼ ā‹‹ ‸ ā‹Œ ༽╯, that’s the best I can do . . .

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    5. connie ker

      I answered 2 before the flooding and ice have made me captive inside my home. I plan to walk a mile in my living room today with Jane Fonda. I should do indoor exercise more but always find something else needing my attention which is an excuse. I love riding my adult tricycle outside and can’t wait to resume that exercise which is so much fun.

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    6. Richard Vaughn

      I am 82 years old with 76 years of type 1. I have neuropathy that prevents my getting aerobic exercise. One lap on my treadmill or a 15 minute walk outdoors is very tiring. I do some housework like vacuuming that helps. I get about one hour of milder activity each day. Is don’t need a cane or walker yet, but I probably will soon.

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      1. Becky Hertz

        You are an inspiration to many of us!

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      2. n6jax@scinternet.net

        I am going on 90 with about 69.. I said #6.. Lets keep telling the younger D’s our years to make them feel better !!

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    7. Retired and glad

      After my heart attack last summer I decided to try walking every day, for at least twenty minutes. I was in Cardiac Rehab for nearly four months which added upper body strength to my workouts. Now that I’m through that, I use my Silver Sneakers for free membership at LAFitness where I go every other day for a combo workout. The off days I walk either in the neighborhood or in my basement (if it’s too cold outside). I hope this is bringing about added strength to my heart and lungs, but know it’s having a positive effect on my BG. My suggestion? Get an Apple Watch or other brand that enables you to count steps or other activities. It will make you feel better knowing your daily totals.

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    8. Lawrence S.

      Until about 8 years ago, I ran everyday, distances varied. With age, I found that I needed a day off between runs. In the last two years, I found that I could not run at temperatures below 60 degrees F (breathing issues). Now, I have numerous home remodeling projects, combined with cool outdoors temperatures, has limited my runs of 4.5 miles to three days. I also cannot run more than 4.5 miles because my blood glucose drops very quickly when I run. Gastroparesis stops my digestive process completely while I am exercising. So, 4.5 miles is the best I can do, on a good day.

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      1. connie ker

        4.5 miles is quite a distance to run, so don’t complain or be discouraged. Most of the seniors on this site cannot run 4.5 miles or even walk that far on a cold day. Be proud of youself not disappointed.

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    9. Lorri McLuckie

      Only 3 this week because here in Michigan we’ve had heavy snow and very frigid temps. I try to walk at least 5-6 days a week, but won’t walk in icy conditions. It’s not worth the risk of falling.

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      1. Joan Fray

        Amen to that!

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    10. Joan Fray

      None! Brok my ankle stepping off a rock wall onto mossy driveway January 7th. Cast from toes to knee. As they said in the 60s ā€œMajor bummer, manā€!!!

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    11. Jneticdiabetic

      I put zero because exercise lately has been mainly ~20min roundtrip walks with my son to school (not exactly brisk) and longer walks on weekends. Otherwise I’m at my desk A LOT for work.
      I’m super impressed with all the active T1D seniors here! Good inspiration to step up my game! šŸ™‚

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      1. Patricia Dalrymple

        Agree with you as well. Since pandemic I have worked 50-55 hours per week. But I moved my yoga from after work to before work, so I do 30 of that 5 of 7 days. Then, if I don’t have meetings, 20 minutes of biking or walking on my lunch hour. Hard to do but feel so much better!!

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      2. n6jax@scinternet.net

        Nice !! to both of you..

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    12. Kris Sykes-David

      We live in NW Wa state, so cold weather doesn’t generally stop us from our daily 3+ mile walk. After that I may spend 20-40 minutes doing cardio/strength training/yoga then stretching most days of the week. Tomorrow I turn 64 and hope to keep this up for a long time! My body is used to exercise so when I don’t (like when traveling) my BG goes up.

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      1. Patricia Dalrymple

        I agree. Getting out of the routine is the only thing I don’t like about going away, but the last time we went, walked a lot, 14 miles one day.

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    13. Marty

      When I was first diagnosed, I was taught to use 2 shots of NPH morning and night with no meal boluses allowed. I hated the post-meal high blood sugars so I got in the habit of 30 min aerobic exercise after meals. I’ve been doing 1 hour of cardio per day ever since, ~35 years.

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      1. n6jax@scinternet.net

        are you still on NPH twice daily?

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    14. Sherrie Johnson

      I do a 15 minute mile via TV. I have balance and dizzy issues which we sre trying to get figured out.

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      1. Wanacure

        Sherrie, I wonder if balance problems can be a sign of upcoming hearing loss? It was with me. If diabetes can damage nerves, I wonder if that includes auditory nerves and sense of balance? Every so often, like when I’m waiting for a bus or light rail, I practice standing on one leg to improve balance. It works! I worked up to one minute (or a count of sixty) for each leg. Then I got up to two minutes each leg. I haven’t got up to one minute with eyes closed yet (tips of fingers barely touching kitchen counter), but that’s my next goal. šŸ™‚ Yes, I now wear hearing aids, but hearing loss has not worsened.

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    15. Drina Nicole Jewell

      When not caring for my dad, my answer is 6 days a week. My son and I workout at the gym together on average of 3 days a week and the other 3 days we work out at home. I’m currently caring for my father so my time is limited but I got him to the beach the other day and he meandered and I enjoyed 30 minutes of walking in the sand before I slowed and enjoyed the beach with him. My sister has dad duty until tomorrow and I’m about to get touristy on the island I grew up on with my very active grandma.

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    16. Janis Senungetuk

      Grocery shopping takes at least two hours every week, unless you make the mistake of going just before the Super Bowl. I think everyone and their brother went shopping at the same time last Sunday. Because we have to carry the groceries from the parking lot up the stairs to our second floor apartment it’s exhausting. No matter how well I prepare I can count on going low just as we’re returning home or two hours later, even though my spouse does most of the heavy lifting.

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      1. Wanacure

        Well, Janis, prepare some more. šŸ™‚ How about adding an ounce or two of cheese before shopping? Maybe add a couple of dates BEFORE you leave the store? Half a nutrition bar? Climbing stairs IS heavy exercise.

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    17. ConnieT1D62

      I am physically active everyday just living my life and doing what needs to be done in my home caring for family and pets (cats), and at my part-time job. I do participate in Zoom movement classes once or twice a week when I can.

      In warmer weather I work in my garden daily and walk picking up litter/trash scattered on a Boulevard green space near my house once or twice a week. I can’t stand seeing empty soda cans, candy wrappers, styrofoam cups and food containers, plastic bags, and discarded masks carelessly thrown from cars and strewn all over the green space. I wish people weren’t such slobs and lived more consciously and conscientiously. However, I look at it as another reason to get up and move and I am happy to contribute some energy to help maintain a cleaner planet.

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      1. n6jax@scinternet.net

        nice connie !!! from sweet charlie

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    18. Becky Hertz

      I said 4, it would be higher but blood sugar issues have prevented me from at least 2 days.

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    19. Sue Martin

      I did exercise, just not 30 minutes a day.

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    20. Mig Vascos

      I walk 30 minutes daily. I’d like to walk inside because that way I do different exercises with my arms at the same time which I couldn’t do outside. I also bike (stationary) 30 minutes daily using elastic bands for arms at the same time I pedal. I recently started practicing pickle ball twice a week.

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    21. Brett Jorgensen

      I have covid. Usually, I get at least 30 minutes of exercise. This is a challenge now

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    22. Wanacure

      I’m inspired by comments. Exercise was definitely emphasized when I was diagnosed. So at age 15 I started weightlifting with a 110# barbell set ordered from Sears catalog and bought a ā€œhow toā€ book. Since then I’ve taken yoga classes, learned to swim, jogged, bicycled, done SilverSneakers.. Biking on level ground doesn’t burn many calories…too efficient, but is fun. City Parks & Recreation Dept. offered a Pilates class. That was a humbling experience! Doing a variety of exercise programs has helped me prevent boredom. I gave up driving decades ago, so walk 1.5 miles to library or store or to credit union or to medical appts and use public transportation (Seniors pay only $1 buck for trip + you get 2 hours for trip back or to transfer to light rail.) Much cheaper than owning & maintaining a car and that auto insurance! Plus no parking lot fees or license fees. Housework IS exercise: vacuuming, making bed, laundry, preparing meals, mowing lawn, cleaning bathroom, it all adds up.
      When watching TV or sitting in library I try to remember to stand, stretch, walk around every 50 minutes.
      Elliptical or stationary bike or rowing much easier on my knees than jogging. But to really make progress, I’m looking maybe to try occasional testosterone ointment…if I can find a doctor to prescribe it and to measure my levels.

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    23. Cheryl Seibert

      2 days of snow shoveling. I’ve sacrificed time for exercise to manage healthcare/caregiving for 2 elderly relatives. Not much time for me with insurance issues and new health concerns that always crop up.

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